Transformer explosion creates electric blue skyline in NY

The FAA issued a ground stop at nearby LaGuardia Airport at 9:36 p.m. with a power outage.

Deputy Inspector Benjamin Gurley of NYPD's 43rd Precinct quickly assured residents that there were no aliens involved in the incident, and the Fire Department of NY said in a tweet that the situation was under control.

Con Edison says a couple of transformers tripped offline at the substation at 20th Avenue and 32nd Street, sparking a fire.

Con Edison said the airport switched to a backup generator during the transmission disturbance, and all power lines serving the area are in service and the system is stable.

Residents reported temporary power outages. The blast had caused the lights in his home to flicker off and on, he said. The MTA has power, "but there are delays on the 7 train", he tweeted.

Delays were expected for fans who were headed to the Big Bash cricket match at the nearby Spotless Stadium on December 24. A half-mile exclusion zone has been established around the building while water and gas services have been shut off.

It was also their first of four games in a row at home, which culminates with a Christmas Day matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Irving would not reveal details from the team's talk but reflected on his role as a leader on this season's young Celtics' team.

Randhawa and his friend Mahesh Veerajdaar were arrested in the Motipur range where they were poaching wild boars and cheetals. They even came to know that Randhawa enrolled himself and participated in global shooting competitions.

Trump said the US mission in Syria was to strip IS of its military strongholds - not to be a nation-builder. Trump's first visit to Iraq, as well as his first visit to a combat zone as commander-in-chief.

The House and Senate were expected to convene Thursday for the first time since leaving Washington , D.C., for the holiday break. Some national parks are closed , but others remain open with limited services provided by the federal government or states.

The justice ministry announced on Wednesday that deliberations were continuing and were "not dependent on political events". But some experts believe Netanyahu would be in a better position to face potential charges with a fresh electoral mandate.

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) reported unusual findings in Jones' latest drug test, which is what caused the issue. After a flagged test, NSAC wasn't willing to grant Jones a fight license to compete at UFC 232 this weekend.

Skipper Kohli and Pujara then took control over the proceedings denying the hosts any more success in the final session. He slogswept Lyon for six after the drinks break before eventually falling to Cummins at 123 for two.

ET - watch on fuboTV with the NBA League Pass extension ) as the Pelicans visit the Lakers just furthers that storyline. He said that not even Beyonce could tempt him to trade Davis, which is setting the bar nearly unattainably high.

Two Koreas to pledge road, rail links on divided peninsula
North Korea has repeatedly voiced displeasure about the slow progress in the reconciliatory projects agreed between their leaders. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Pyongyang in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency, Oct. 7, 2018.

Japan to resume commercial whaling amid global criticism
With Japan's withdrawal from the IWC , there is no mistaking the country's determination to hunt whales on a commercial basis. As the gap between pro-whaling and anti-whaling nations widened with that loss, it was expected Japan would leave the IWC.

Jay Gruden on D.J. Swearinger: We can’t afford to have that
Wilks might not be the coach past this weekend, but Swearinger is planning to stay. "I don't have a problem with his opinion". Former teammate Trent Williams took to Instagram and posted his support for Swearinger in wake of the news of his release.

Donald Trump to visit Mexico border for groundbreaking
Mr Trump said he envisions a wall so tall "like a three-story building", that only an Olympic champion would be able to scale it. As a result, Trump feels vindicated in his political instincts and is increasingly unmoved by advisers, they said.

Patriarch Kirill mourns Indonesian tsunami victims
Authorities have warned residents to stay away from beaches because of the risk of continued volcanic activity. Anak Krakatau is the island that emerged from the area in 1927, and has been growing ever since.

United States set to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan
The troops routinely complain about reinforcements that arrive too late, equipment that fails and even running out of food. In addition, some 8,000 troops from 38 other countries in Resolute Support provide training and support for Afghan forces.